Open AccessThe Mélange of Innovation and Tradition in Maltese Law: The Essence of the Maltese Mix?
Author(s) -
Biagio Andò
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
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Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.204
H-Index - 6
ISSN - 1727-3781
DOI - 10.17159/1727-3781/2012/v15i3a2503
Subject(s) - maltese , law , liability , function (biology) , damages , political science , business , philosophy , linguistics , evolutionary biology , biology
Aim of this paper is to provide valuable insights into the Maltese legal system with a special focus on private law. The assumption is that this legal system is the by-product of the "mixing" of innovation and tradition, resulting from the interaction of English law and continental law. A major role in the development of the system is played by courts. Some examples (moral damages and pre-contractual liability) are considered which highlight the importance of the function displayed by Maltese judges.